Set of silverware
12 full place settings in a silverware chest
15” x 11”x 5.5”
It was my grandmothers
Inherited
Yes
Hi Maura,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An assorted/ assembled 135-piece mixed sterling and silver plate flatware service
20th Century, comprising:
(30) pieces by Gorham:
6 dinner knives
8 dinner forks
6 tea spoons
5 butter knives
5 serving spoons
(21) pieces Gorham 1926 sterling silver flatware set, comprising:
6 dinner knives
6 dinner forks
4 salad forks
4 teaspoons
1 serving spoon
6 Heirloom Plate (silverplated) salad forks
6 Auburn (silverplated) teaspoons
5 WM Rogers and Bros AA (silverplated) teaspoons
11 Lady Betty (silverplated) cocktail forks
5 Rogers & Co dinner forks with 7 serving spoons
Together with 51 pcs of National Silver Co XTRA Plate (silverplate)
32 dinner forks
19 teaspoons
All in a fitted flatware chest
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with some minor use wear.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500 for the group*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Maker? Marks?
I don’t understand your question?
How many say "Lady Betty" (which are silver plate) and how many say "Gorham" (these are sterling silver).
OK Here is the break down...
Gorham - 5 serving spoon, 8 dinner forks, 6 teaspoons, 6 dinner knives, 5 butter knives
Heirloom Plate - 6 salad forks
Auburn - 6 teaspoons
WM Rogers and Son AA - 5 teaspoons
Lady Betty - 11 cocktail forks
Rogers & ? - 5 dinner forks, 7 serving spoons
Gorham 1926 - 6 dinner knives, 4 salad forks, 6 dinner forks, 4 teaspoons, 1 serving spoon
The National Silver Co. XTRA Plate - 32 dinner forks, 19 teaspoons
The breakdown is really helpful, thanks so much!
I think some are silver plated, but most are silver